1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 164 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 356 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2110 mm |